Library Department Rates & Fees
Borrower Types
Adult: Anyone 18 years and older who resides inside Lincoln County.
Child: Anyone who has completed Kindergarten but is under 13 years and resides in Lincoln County.
Youth: Anyone age 13 years and under 18 years and resides in Lincoln County.
Institutions: Any institution that has requested a library account as an institution and agrees in written form to be responsible for all charges on the account.
Internet Only: Usually for temporary visitors only wanting Internet access. Does not allow any materials to checkout.
Temporary: Requires a $10.00 fee at registration and is usually reserved for new customers that cannot prove residency.
Non-Resident: Anyone wanting a full privilege library account but who does not reside inside Lincoln County. There is a $40.00 annual fee for this account type.
NebrasKard: Anyone outside Lincoln County who has requested and signed a NebrasKard Reciprocal Borrower Agreement at another participating library. NebrasKard is a member based reciprocal borrowing program available only in Nebraska.
Borrower Related Fees – Unless stated (days), all card types expire after 365 days
| Borrower Registration Fee (inside Lincoln County) Applicants under 16 years require parental signature. |
FREE |
| Borrower Card Replacement Fee (first 2, any kind, are FREE), per card |
$2.50 |
| Borrower Registration Fee (outside Lincoln County) per year |
$40.00 |
Borrower Registration Fee for Institutions
(Requires letter from institution) |
FREE |
| Borrower Registration Fee for Internet Access Only (60 days) |
FREE |
| Borrower Registration Fee for Temporary Residents (3 months) |
$10.00 |
Borrower Registration Fee for NebrasKard Users
(Reciprocal Borrower Program) per year |
FREE |
| Collection Service Fee |
$15.00 |
| Returned Check Fee |
$35.00 |
| Audio CD Case Replacement |
$10.00 |
| Book Jacket Cover Replacement Fee |
$1.00 |
| DVD Case Replacement Fee (Single) |
$1.00 |
| DVD Case Replacement Fee (Double) |
$1.00 |
| Interlibrary Loan Service/Postage Fee |
$5.00 |
| Interlibrary Loan Service Lending Institution Borrowing Fee |
Varies |
| Book Club Borrowing Fee (6 copies or less) |
$15.00 |
| Book Club Borrowing Fee (7 – 12 copies) |
$30.00 |
| Book Club Borrowing Fee (13-20 copies) |
$45.00 |
| Book Club Borrowing Fee (21+ copies) |
Varies |
| Item Barcode Replacement Fee, per barcode |
$1.00 |
| KWIK-case DVD Replacement Fee (Single) |
$6.00 |
| KWIK-case DVD Replacement Fee (Double) |
$9.00 |
| Repairing or Rebinding Damaged item, per item |
Varies |
| Reserve Postcard Mailing Fee, each |
$0.50 |
| Spine Label Replacement Fee |
$1.00 |
All Collections Item Replacement Cost – Charged at actual cost of the item either known or found.
Creation Station Fees – For specific costs, please contact the Creation Station at 308-535-8036 ext 3325 or libmakes@northplattene.gov
| 3D Filament – priced per gram used |
Varies |
| 3D Resin – priced per gram used |
Varies |
| Coil Binding – priced per coil size |
Varies |
| Button – priced by size and back/attachment |
Varies |
| Craft Item |
Varies |
| Craft Embellishment |
Varies |
| Embroidery Backing – priced by type of material and typically per 12″ square, roll material may differ |
Varies |
| Heat Press Media – priced per set of transfer plus adhesive for fabric, per transfer for hard surface and window clings |
Varies |
| Lamination Pouch – priced each per pouch by size, most are 5mil thickness heat activated laminate to 11″ x 17″ |
Varies |
| Laser Masking |
Varies |
| Retail Supply |
Varies |
| Vinyl – priced by linear inch off 24″ wide roll |
Varies |
| Wood – priced by sheet and thickness, typical size is 15″ x 20″ but may vary by thickness, source, and species |
Varies |
Technology Related Fees – based on availability and supply chain costs – For specific costs, please call the TLC at 308-535-8036 ext 3320
| Labels – letter size sheets are $1.00, we offer variety of sizes of labels does not include printing |
Varies |
| Prints – price varies by color vs black/white and size/type of paper |
Varies |
| Copies – same as prints, letter – ledger sizes, 20lb paper to 110lb card stock |
Varies |
| Envelopes – manilla or mailing or resume, price varies, includes printing |
Varies |
| Faxing – $2.00 for first page and $1.00 each additional page, confirmation print free |
Varies |
| Headphones – wired ear buds and and wired muffs priced at acquisition cost – loans free |
Varies |
| Paper – price based on size, weight, color, type (plain, linen, parchment) |
Varies |
| Removable Storage – CD/DVD blank discs are available – USB sticks may be available – priced at cost |
Varies |
Library Meeting Room Fees
For reservations, please call the TLC at 308-535-8036 extension 3320 or libevents@northplattene.gov
You can check our events calendar for room availability.
Non-Profit is defined as literacy oriented, 501(c)3, educational, governmental, civic/community groups. Example: scouting, DHHS, etc.
For-Profit is defined as any group proposing to raise money for private purposes. Example: Pampered Chef, Time Share, etc.
Social Use is defined as a party or group meeting for entertainment. Example: Birthday party, wedding/baby showers, family reunions, etc.
Note: All meetings held at North Platte Public Library must be open to the public.
| Carpet Square Replacement Fee |
$50.00 |
| For-Profit Use Fee, per event, meeting length – 3 hours or less per day |
$30.00 |
| For-Profit Use Fee, per event, meeting more than 3 hours per day |
$60.00 |
| Non-Profit Use Fee, per event (less than six uses per calendar year) |
$10.00 |
| Non-Profit Annual Use Fee, per calendar year (January – December) |
$60.00 |
| Social Use Fee, per event (birthday parties, receptions, anniversaries, showers, etc.) |
$20.00 |
Miscellaneous Fees
| Book A Librarian fee, per hour, prorated to 15 minutes |
$15.00 |
| Carpet Square Replacement Fee |
$50.00 |
| Programming Fee |
Varies |
| Project for Hire Fee |
Varies |
| Research Fee, 30 minutes free, per hour, prorated to 15 minutes |
$15.00 |
| Rush Research Surcharge, per request (deadline < 3 business days) |
$25.00 |
| Test Proctoring, per test (location in meeting room) |
$10.00 |
| Test Proctoring, per test (location in public area / computer center) |
$5.00 |
| Workshop Fee |
Varies |
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